The other day, our classroom was buzzing with a discussion on “Our Aim in Life.” As usual, most of my friends said they wanted to become doctors or engineers. A few mentioned IT professionals or fashion designers. But I noticed something missing—nobody said they wanted to become a farmer. This gave me food for thought. Nepal is known as an “agrarian country,” yet farming is not considered a dream job by young people. Why is that?

Part of the reason is how society looks down on farmers. Even though farmers work the hardest to feed us all, they are rarely respected. On top of that, government policies have often failed them. Every year, we hear news about dairy or sugarcane farmers not getting paid for months, sometimes even years. Farmers also struggle to get fair prices for their crops. They face problems like poor access to fertilizer before planting season, low yields, and lack of support in modern techniques. No wonder young people hesitate to see farming as their future. It feels like a risky path with little reward.

But should it be this way? I don’t think so. If the government invested more in agriculture, things could change. For example, schools could introduce agriculture as a compulsory subject so students learn its importance from an early age. Farmers could be given proper training, fair market access, and incentives. Programs that promote organic farming and sustainable methods would not only make agriculture attractive to youth but also make our country healthier and stronger.

Farmers are the real heroes of our society. Without them, we would not have food on our plates. They deserve more respect, support, and recognition. It is time we say proudly: Kudos to farmers!

Sushant Chaudhary 

Grade X 

Sanskar Pathshala, Dang